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[High tyrol]

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ask my advisors about maintenance costs of soldiers then ask for the treasuries balance and for both a projection of The Income of my kingdom for a year  and a projection of expenses for the coming fiscal period. And of course have them prepare the state of the kingdom report(ie. the general statistics of my kingdom approximate population,major population centers , most produced goods etc.)

[Lucus Casius]

Spoiler: Skleros (click to show/hide)

The lord of the Theme examined the reports of his advisors, nodding first in satisfaction at the recent successes within.  Recent troubles with bandits and barbarians had proven strenuous on his predecessors, but the armies of the family in those times had been more than sufficient to deal with them.  Now, with the nation pacified for some time, it was time to look for threats and opportunities in the lands beyond his borders, where old empires once ruled and where savages now held sway.

"See to it, he commanded, "that the men of the theme who wish to prove themselves, who wish to win themselves land and wealth, who wish to force order upon the chaos at our borders are armed and gathered into legions and trained with spear and javelin and shield and sword.  Train them in the fundamentals of construction and engineering, that where they walk may built into civilization.  See to it that the women who wish the same be trained as skirmishers and slingers.  Grant those that can read access to military manuals--have copies made, if need be--and see to it that even the lowest of the citizen-soldiers are trained in basic tactics, lest their ignorance doom the lines.  See that the Equites are gathered, that their horses are fed and their spears remain sharp.  Call upon those in my domain who have not yet earned their citizenship to serve as auxiliary forces, and let it be known that those outside who wish to become citizens may earn it in the same way."


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Order list, easy to read form:
-Begin training volunteer citizens of my lands into a professional military force.  Drill them heavily in tactics, construction (of roads and fortifications) and logistics as well as in formation fighting.  Men and women are both allowed to serve, though they shall be divided into separate groups with men traditionally serving in the heavy infantry (of the typical legion) unless requesting otherwise and women serving with non-citizens amongst auxiliary fighters (typically slingers and archers, though also light infantry).  Both may serve according to need in logistics.  Remind them that by fighting loyally for me, they gain the chance to earn themselves land and wealth acquired through battle and regular payment by their officers, as well as protecting their homes from foreign barbarians.
--Call nobility up to provide heavy cavalry, with the same offer.
-Produce copies of military treatises used in these lands to be provided to some of the more literate soldiers.
-The mountains contain metals which could be used to build weaponry and armor.  Construct a mine to make use of them.
-Acquire willing non-citizen fighters to serve in the auxiliary forces (particularly archers and light cavalry), offering them citizenship and similar (though somewhat smaller) divisions of land after successful campaigns.
-Begin holding small contests of athleticism amongst the populace as my forebears have done, awarding laurels and small prizes to victors.  This shall build a physically capable populace.  Be sure to model several of the contests after standard military drills, thereby to train them in a way that entertains them.  Javelin-throwing, wrestling, stuff like that.
-Hold similar contests of rhetoric amongst the intellectuals of the populace, awarding laurels and small prizes to victors.  This shall build an intellectually capable populace.
-Send missive to my neighbors to the south (Tiruin), requesting a formal acknowledgement of diplomatic relations between our lands.  As they seem the most civilized of our neighbors, it may be best to work towards building a potential alliance with them, and work together both on future military engagements and on developing trade.  To that end, have our soldiers in training practice learned construction techniques under overview of already trained engineers to construct road and bridge (if necessary) to those lands.  Send similar overtures to House Wayfaire on the island to the southeast, Feox to the east, and Peredur to the northeast, though focus on the trade benefits in their case.  Obviously, building a road/bridge to there at this time is unfeasible.
-Send agents to our neighbors to the north and west to determine relative wealth, fortifications, military strength, and preparations.  Have others within our own territory set up basic examinations of incoming travelers, rooting out spies sent to our lands.
-Request further information on current economic condition.  Ideally, any problems we might have in that area will be solved by military action in the coming months, but it is good to know where we stand.

[highmax28]

Spoiler: House Vargson (click to show/hide)

Send word to the people the annual raids will begin soon at the gathering that will take place in a few days! Cosult out military advisor on what units would be best suited for this year's summer raid and have them be trained (specifically, the fast wolf riders or the hardy horse riders).  Also, check in with the animal breeders to see how our numbers for wolves will be expected this year for the raids.

Speak to the foreign affairs advisor and ask them about the areas near us; specifically, which of our neighboring regions are the weakest, the strongest, the most profitable to raid and the one with the most food.

Consult the economic advisor on how our metal stores are doing and if we will need more resources before the raids.

Have our internal affairs advisor tell me how my sons are doing and if they think that any of them are old enough to take part in the raids this year.

Lastly, have the gathering be prepared. It will be a time of talk and preparations before the raids will come, and as tradition, we always start the last days of crunch time training with a day of food and gathering. Once the day of the gathering is done, we train!

[Kashyyk]

Spoiler: House Corrin Version 2.1 (click to show/hide)

Internal Affairs
Implement the following Policies: Civilian Training, Entertainment and Scholarship for a total upkeep of 7%.
Construct a Granary for 75 gold.

Foreign Affairs
Dispatch a dignitary to our immediate neighbour. (Tanshin I think?) The message is as follows: "Greetings neighbour, I hope this letter finds you well. As we are so close, it is only proper that we should stand together against any who wish to threaten us. If you are ever threatened, I will offer you my sword, as I'm sure you would do for me. No doubt we can mutually profit from an exchange of goods as well. ((Basically, Mutual Defence Pact and a Trade offer))"

Send a spy each to 22, 24, 26, 31, 37, 38, 39 and 51. Total cost of 40 gold.
If I only need to perform one counter-intel mission to counter all spies, do that, otherwise perform four such missions. Cost 5/20 gold.

Military
Host a feast and Tourney, with a total budget of 500 gold. send messages to every non-player noble type in the area, inviting them to take part. Hopefully this will get me a good handful of nobility units.

Next hire 300 mercenaries, with a preference to the following types: 75 Infantry (preferably medium/heavy), 50 Spearmen (bonus vs cavalry), 100 Archers (longbows/crossbows), and 75 light cavalry (good for harassing and flanking). Total cost, 600 gold.

Research
Can I research libraries? That seems to be the classic first move for improving research in these kinds of games.

Economy
Total expenditure this turn is 1220/1235 gold and 7% upkeep.
IIRC income from tax is 500 gold. (455 if upkeep is applied immediately).
So net expenditure is between 720 and 780 gold.

Excessive money expenditure ftw!

[TamerVirus]

Spoiler: House of Liu (click to show/hide)

Begin recruitment of soldiers using a point based tournament system. Consult the treasury to learn of current wealth levels. See if one of my ministers can provide a broad dossier of surrounding lands

[InstantHax]

*Edited

House of Flargus

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*(GM)One thing I would like you to do before you read this. Could you please change my house's name from Klargus to Flargus? Thanks man

I'm number 33 right?

Also could I change my traits?

Focused
Fortunate
Thxs again :3

My actions this turn....
(1=Most important 2=Second 3=Third Misc=No order)

1). Start planning a trading port that will be placed near the shores of our lands. It must meet all our Lord Flargus's expectations and it must pass a series of test by our finest engineers. Lord Flargus is willing to spend a large sum for it to happen. This port will bring our nation great wealth and prestige.

2). Lord Flargus will go and make a speech personally to rally and convince the most experienced sailors and admirals to join him and be offered a job as a drillmaster in the navy. (Use Flargus's inspire trait here). Then Lord Flargus wishes to recruit 500 strong and hardy men to serve in the navy. The 500 men that are selected must meet these 3 criteria....

1. The sailor must not be prone to seasickness.
2. The sailors must be able to jog a mile without stopping.
3. The sailors must be able willing to serve for a long period without food.

3). Start hiring dignitaries and veterans to help encourage the populace.

Misc: Change my banner to D-2-1

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Misc: Start constructing a small raiding fleet (10 ships)

Misc: Ask advisers about total income, wealth, diplomacy and all that jazz.

[hector13]

Spoiler: McCord (click to show/hide)

My Military Advisor (MA) shall begin hiring an army, drafting the serfs into a town militia and allowing nobles to serve in leadership roles. (1,000 troops, split across the untrained, military, and noble (if possible) classes you mentioned, unless this is too expensive, in which case however many troops 100 gold gets me)

All male serfs over the age of 16 must serve in the militia for at least one year, and will be trained in discipline and how to use either a spear or a bow. The militia serves as a defense force in the event of a hostile force attacking a town, and is not a standing army.

Male nobles who have distinguished themselves in combat will learn how to lead men by training these serfs, with the help of drill sergeants. The sergeants will be serfs that have served a number of years in the militia, and have stood out as leaders from the other peasants. They will receive extra training and equipment (better armour and weapons) to reflect their higher position.

The nobles will learn to fight on horseback and on foot, with spear (horseback) and sword (on foot) and will receive a small wage if they stay in the military beyond boot camp.

Any serf who wishes to serve in the actual army can do so, but this is a lifelong commitment; they have no choice to leave the army, but won't have to work the fields. They will be trained to follow the commands of the nobles, and will be trained to use a bow, a spear or a sword. There will be a limit to the numbers of men in the army, in case there is no-one to work the bloody fields (just in case I need to keep this bit heh)

I ask my Military Advisor (MA) to issue a draft, conscripting healthy adult male serfs into the army.

My Foreign Affairs Advisor (FA) will hire diplomats and ambassadors to open relations with my immediate neighbours (Ghazkull, flabort and Glowcat) and offer to open trade between our territories. Send one spy to each of their courts, so I know what they're up to. (3 Intel missions, 5 gold each = 15 gold)

Also send a runner to Deidei, asking if they would like to split the cost of building a bridge between our two territories (49 and 30) and offer a trade agreement if that is accepted.

Also send a group of diplomats to territory 11 to offer the peasants' leader my aid in their rebellion, in turn for offering him a position in my court and recognition as a noble, as well as control of territory 11 should they win.

Send a group of diplomats (and spies) to territory 1 to investigate the veracity of the rumours of the Divine birth, and if they're found to be true (or at least reasonably accurate) offer the parents my protection, and a place in my court. If they refuse, kidnap the child. (Intel, probably, 5 gold)

Economic Advisor (EA) is to hire tax collectors and also find a master blacksmith to oversee maintenance and construction of military equipment. The Royal Blacksmith will be known as a hugely honourable position for a serf, and will always have an apprentice chosen from birth. Arbitrarily; I mean who cares? They're serfs!

EA will also make sure farms in the area are able to provide enough food for the military, nobles and serfs, in that order. Provide whatever economic aid farm-owners require to increase crop yields and efficiency. Let them know anyone found to abuse this aid will be executed.

Economic Advisor (EA) will order the construction of a Fortress in our territory. (150 gold)

Also, what options for economic research do I have?[/b]

MA will find out what facilities there are for building ships, and start a navy.

Domestic Advisor (DA) is going to check the lay of the land in my court, who's for me, who's against me, and their financial and political concerns in my territory.

I am personally going to oversee the secret training of a small group of spyhunters, who will be chosen for their loyalty to family McCord, and their job is self-explanatory: find evidence of spies in my court and military, and arrest them. (Counter-Intel mission, 5 gold)

I think that all adds up to 175 gold total

[heydude6]

Spoiler: House Salivar (click to show/hide)

 First ask one of my advisors why the rebellion started? Second, ask my economic advisor how much gold do we have in the crown? Also what is our current population?

After hearing their answers Rickward said "Thank you my dear friends, I have one more request though. Can you write this letter for me?

"Dear house of Haerum

Due to a twist of fate we have managed to be on an island during a time of great war. Fortunate or unfortunate only time will tell, but what I can tell you is this: We currently have less resources than the rest of the countries and there is no way we can survive this war on our own. So I propose an alliance. With this we can share gold quickly conquer the island and all sorts of nice stuff.

If you have doubts think of it like this: you probably aren't going to be heading towards the mainland while the island is still not fully under your control. It will take you years to rally enough troops to fully take over this island (especially since you'll have to fight through me). And while we are fighting for a pathetic scrap of land the big nations such as the McCord empire will just attack us while we are weak and steal the whole island to themselves. And so after all of this it would have all been  "fought for naught". So please take the only logical choice and let us band together, it is our only hope

Sincerely Rickward Salivar"


After the scribe finished copying the letter down word for word he said "A magnificent letter my lord"

"I agree but do not send it yet I have to think about a few things, I'll call you guys back when I make a decision" (waiting for response from advisors, please address my why the rebellion started question before posting the next turn)

"but for now, Rally some troops! we can never be too careful"

And at those words the meeting was adjourned. Everyone was given permission to go off to their own devices. When everyone finally left Rickward crept up to the letter and wrote one more thing:

"PS: if you killed the messenger I forgive you, after all, one can never be too careful"

[wipeout1024]

Spoiler: Tanshin (click to show/hide)

 
"Very well then, I shall start a recruitment program for those who are able to serve in the military, and set up a few fishing boats.
"May you also find a way to keep the riff-raff occupied, if you can"
"Now, I will conclude the meeting, and send a message to the Corrins, and also, please send a few spies there, I shall send a trade proposal".
Message:"Hello, I am Lady Sachiko, from the Tanshin family. I come in peace, and I hope we can have a productive diplomatic relationship, and we propose a trade route to solidify the bond between our two territories."

[mastahcheese]

Mini-turn: Those Damn Nobles (Not an actually turn, just giving numerical values to things.)

All players discover they start with 5,000 gold, and 5,000 population in their estate, giving them a starting tax rate of 500 gold per season.

Spoiler: Linshi (Glowcat) (click to show/hide)

((The majority of what you're saying amounts to drafting and training an army, which nets 500 troops, taking 500 gold and 2 seasons. The individual unit types will be determined by what you're specifying, though.))
Your nation borders a Mountain. You could construct a Mine to increase your income by 20 per season, but it would cost 100 to make.
Your advisors suggest that you could order boats to be made, if you need to cross water, or to enact laws to train the populace in combat to keep them better prepared for an invasion, but both of these would cost money.

Spoiler: Peredur (Orange Wizard) (click to show/hide)

Drafting a Military will give you 500 troops, and take a season. Training and equipping them will take a season, and 500 gold.
Introducing a system to keep the populace trained in combat would require 3 gold per season for every 100 individuals, or about 150 gold per season. (3% Upkeep)
Your defenses consist of your keep.

Spoiler: Undynne (Harbingerjm) (click to show/hide)

Introducing a system to keep the populace trained in combat would require 3 gold per season for every 100 individuals, or about 150 gold per season. (3% Upkeep)
Building a bridge across the strait would cost 100 gold, but increase your income by 20 gold per season from trade.
Building a Mine in the mountains would cost 100 gold, but increase your income by 20 per season.

Spoiler: Ketari (GiglameshDespair) (click to show/hide)

Drafting Soldiers would give you 500 troops, taking 2 seasons and 500 gold.
Transporting these troops would require 5 Ships, taking 100 gold and a season.

Spoiler: Crowden (Tomcost) (click to show/hide)

The Islands in the North-West generally consist of native tribes, or poor attempts to form proper governments. They are ignorant of the outside world.
Setting up Fishing operations would cost 100 gold per coast tile, but generate 20 gold per season for each one.
Trade would require for them to be much closer to your borders.

Spoiler: Clawbrood (flabort) (click to show/hide)

10-25 people is an ridiculously small number of people. In comparison, a military draft would net you 500 troops, so you get the difference in size.
Arranging a Tourney to recruit soldiers of Noble level would cost 5 gold per troop gathered in this way. (The max number you can recruit would have to wait until the tourney.)
Sending runners to other territories would increase the number of recruitable troops for you, but decrease the number for others, if they attempted to also recruit advanced troops.

In attempts at earning more money, you could raise the tax rate, try to form trade partners with your neighbors, or build some kind of structure to mine gold.
You will earn 20 gold per season from a gold mine, but it costs 100 to build one. You could also gain 20 per season from trade, but that would require someone to trade with you.
Setting up Fishing operations would cost 100 gold per coast tile, but generate 20 gold per season for each one.

Spoiler: Dunik (Playergamer) (click to show/hide)

Attempting to recruit Advanced units would cost 5 gold per unit obtained (The number of unit you'd be able to obtain in this way won't be known until the end of the season.)
Introducing a system to keep the populace trained in combat would require 3 gold per season for every 100 individuals, or about 150 gold per season. (3% Upkeep)
It will cost 5 gold per Spy/Scout missions to obtain information. Is that what you're wanting?
There are no bridges, but you can build them for 100 gold each. They would provide 20 gold per season in trade, if that nation is willing.
Your defenses consist of your personal keep.

This is just the start of the mini-turn. I'll pick up later with DontBanTheMan's stuff and onwards, so don't think I've forgotten you, I'm just not able to handle everything right this second. I'm busy with other things.

[heydude6]

I hope you didn't forget about my first question. This answers the other 2 but not the first one. (Apologies for not posting in the OOC thread but that first question was IC)

[mastahcheese]

I hope you didn't forget about my first question. This answers the other 2 but not the first one. (Apologies for not posting in the OOC thread but that first question was IC)

This is just the start of the mini-turn. I'll pick up later with DontBanTheMan's stuff and onwards, so don't think I've forgotten you, I'm just not able to handle everything right this second. I'm busy with other things.

[evilcherry]

Spoiler: turn, updated! (click to show/hide)

The Lord Chen is furious. Obviously there is something more meaningful to talk about!

He ordered a meeting with every one of suitable rank in his court. He wanted to know exactly how many men are there in the court, how much gold there is in the court, the exact situation of the military, and else!

He ordered that enough men is sent to count the production of the lands. Most importantly the amount of taxable income should be counted so his commissioners can write up a budget.

He think of the military. He understands that it now consists of at least the bodyguards of his palace, but as the lord of the dawn he know that soon people will kowtow to him and beg for servitude. Meanwhile, he orders a small scale draft around the realms so a small standing army can be built up from that. He understands that mountain country men are better warriors so they draft more from here.

In order to train the men, he ordered that an academy should be built. This would be for literacy and future civil leaders.

He also think as lord he should develop the mountains for its riches. He ordered that excess draftees be sent to the mines in the quest of better metals and gems.

He also wanted to develop the sea. He order the building of a large wharf by the sea and fish. Pearl-diving and salt-making should be monopolized and thus taxed by a bureaucracy.

Otherwise he should be satisfied with the feudal system of management: Local leaders should come up with the maintenance their own army. He would want to see how good their men are every year, though, and he ordered that military exercises be set up for every single summer.

He thinks of the other realms around him: While as the lord of the dawn he is certainly destined to be the lord over everything he need to be careful now. He sent out messengers to the realms beyond him for peace.

He also orders a draft for young ladies suitable for his harem. No lord of the dawn should go without a heir, and despite having a chief consort in Lady Hatoyama he understands that he need more to secure his line. As the holy lord of the dawn, this should be understood as an honorable offering to their lord. They should also understand that being a relative of the future lord's mother would be very powerful indeed.

Finally he orders a small expeditionary force to go to island #4. Small which means a few men and a sailboat.

Spoiler: to High Tyrol (click to show/hide)

Offers non-aggression pact.

Spoiler: to InstantHax (click to show/hide)

Offers non-aggression pact.

Spoiler: to TamerVirus (click to show/hide)

Offers non-aggression pact.

Finally, The Lord Jiacheng of Chen paints his flag his 9 stars red, the horizon blue, and the background white.

[Harbingerjm]

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Speak to my economic advisor about the current state of the realm's finances. Specifically, if there are any resources of note within the realm, and the average wealth of merchants/nobility within the realm.
Speak to my foreign affairs advisor, about the state of our intelligence network and what we know of our neighbours and the nearby islands.
Speak to my internal affairs advisor, asking them about the state of our intelligence network and the current state of realm security.

Introducing a system to keep the populace trained in combat would require 3 gold per season for every 100 individuals, or about 150 gold per season. (3% Upkeep)

Let it be done. Also, have each locality informed that there will be an annual inspection of any trainees they feel confident enough in the quality of to send to the inspection, with the best troops being marked for possible advancement within the armed forces; possibly even a (well paid) job in direct service to the nobility. However, they should be certain of the skills of any troops they do send; frequently wasting the time of the inspectors with poor quality troops will be frowned upon.

Building a bridge across the strait would cost 100 gold, but increase your income by 20 gold per season from trade.

Do so. Also send a message to 15 requesting negotiation of a trade deal. Make sure the bridge is well fortified against attack from 15. Also, begin construction of ports for fishing boats.

Building a Mine in the mountains would cost 100 gold, but increase your income by 20 per season.

Do so. Also survey the mountain for good sites for fortifications, look for passes, and begin construction of an underground necropolis. Skulls of the Undynne must be kept well guarded!

[High tyrol]

My action

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hire spys to send to peredur ,  laureline , dunik,Dixon house of bolt , Liu , dracul , and Chen. also raise an army of 500 men.  Also build a granary.

For ketari

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non-aggression agreement

For klargus

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non-aggression agreement